Chad Loughridge, who resided in New Blaine, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at his home.

He was born June 29, 1967, in Fort Smith to Charles Edward Loughridge and Glenda Paulette (Lowry) Loughridge. He was 45 years old.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Charlie” Loughridge.

Chad was an independent sales contractor. He was a 1985 graduate of Charleston High School and served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Charleston.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston. Burial will be at Potts Cemetery, located southeast of Charlston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston. Officiating the service will be the Revs. Jackie Brown and Danny Robins.